From Fr. Anthony
The Church's office hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday, and you can stop by to speak with the office staff any time during those hours. If you have a general Church-related question, you should speak with Susan Solo, who is in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you need to meet with me, however, it's best to call first, as I may already be with another appointment, and am frequently called away to other visitations and appointments. If you prefer, I am happy to arrange a time in advance.
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Church Etiquette
We ask that the doors of the Narthex be closed and no one enters the Church during the following portions of the service:
Epistle, Gospel, Sermon, Great Entrance, Creed, Consecration, and Lord's Prayer
Please be respectful of the prayer and attention of those who are in the Church as you enter.
When it is time for Holy Communion, please remain in your pews until the members of the Parish Council come to your pew to usher you forward by row. In this way, we can ensure that our approaching of the Sacred Mysteries will be accomplished in an appropriate and orderly manner.
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Due to recent developments regarding the Coronavirus, we expect that social events may be cancelled. We recommend that you call the Church office (734.283.8820) or check the online calendar on our website: www.stgeorgesouthgate.org to confirm before coming in.
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Epistle Reader: Marina Georvassilis, 6th Grade
Oratorical Festival
Today, we will hold our Oratorical Festival! Please plan to stay after Church and hear these students speak - it is a joy and a blessing to see them embrace the Faith as their own!
Presanctified Liturgies - Wednesdays
Please join us for our Presanctified Liturgies each Wednesday from 6-7:30 pm, with a Lenten Potluck dinner following. See the flyer on the candle counter and bring the Lenten food item according to the beginning letter of your last name.
Greek School
The Greek School will have its Greek Independence Day practice this Saturday, March 21, from 2-4 pm, here at the Church.
On Tuesday, March 24, everyone is invited to the Greek School Independence Day Celebration in the Grecian Center. Light refreshments will be available, but desserts are welcome. If you are not involved in the Greek School, please let the Church office know you will be attending.
Philoptochos News
Thank you for your continued support of our St. George Ladies Philoptochos. They are accepting membership dues ($25) as well as Fish Dinner Sponsors ($25). Please indicate on your check if for dues, sponsorship, or both.
Next Sunday, the Philoptochos will pass a tray to benefit Hellenic College Holy Cross. Thanks in advance for your support.
Visitations
If you know of someone who would like a visit from the Philoptochos, please let the Church office know. If you would like to help with Visitations, please contact Georgia Stahl, or attend the informational meeting April 5.
Tie-Dye T-Shirt Event
Next Sunday, at 12:45 pm, there will be a T-Shirt Tie-Dye event in the Activity room (organized by OPA). Volunteers are needed to help. Please let Pete G., Dimitri G., or Pete V. know if you can help out!
Rose City Summer Camp
It's that time to register your child(ren) for the Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp in Rose City, MI. Please register at gomdsc.org. Camper tuition is $425/week prior to May 1st, and $450/week after May 1st. First-time campers will receive a $325 scholarship from the parish. If the fees for first-time or continuing campers create a burden for the family, additional scholarship funds will be available - in such cases, please see Fr. Anthony. First-time campers should contact the Church office if participating.
Ionian Village
The summer of 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of the extraordinary travel abroad Summer Program of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Ionian Village. IV 2020, has opened registration for summer 2020. All are encouraged to visit www.ionianvillage.org for info and to register.
Church Beautification
Since we began to raise funds for Church Beautification last summer, we have found donors for almost all of the items, including the new Epitaphios, the new Kouvouklion, and the white, gold, and purple Kalimata for the Holy Table and the Proskynitaria. The only color remaining is Green, used on several high occasions throughout the Church year, including feasts of the Forerunner, Palm Sunday, and Pentecost. The Green set will cost $2,435. If you are interested in donating this item, please contact the Church office or speak with Fr. Anthony.